3 Video games from the Acclaim Showcase I’m Dying to Play

The Play Acclaim showcase was yesterday, and it was every thing I hoped it might be. From the second it was introduced that Acclaim was returning, I questioned Jeff Jarrett’s involvement. But actually, what I used to be anxious about was how they’d truly go about highlighting sure indie video games.

Was this going to be a reputation contest kind of factor? Or would they actually dig in and make some nice pulls? After watching the showcase, it feels just like the latter, and I’m glad.

1. Basketball Classics

Basketball Classics was the sport that instantly popped out for me—an 8-bit retro styled 5-on-5 basketball sport that appears like Retro Bowl however for the hardwood. Boasting over 1,000 gamers who’re modeled after precise gamers (I noticed MJ in there), Basketball Classic appears like the kind of sport I’m going to dump hours into.

And I don’t even have to attend to get it. It’s out now on PC by way of Steam and will probably be coming to consoles quickly.

2. Tossdown

I’m in all probability most excited to see Tossdown on this showcase, if for no different purpose than with the ability to run a loopy victory lap. I instructed you in March that Tossdown could possibly be one thing massive. And the oldsters at Acclaim very clearly agree.

When I first noticed it, the dev described it as “Crazy Taxi meets Jet Set Radio”. And that’s fairly straightforward to see from the footage within the showcase. It’s nonetheless listed as coming quickly on Steam, nevertheless it’s good to know that it’s gotten some traction with a writer and a few early consideration.

3. Talaka

And then there’s Talaka. As I’ve stated earlier than, in case your principal character is a black girl, I’ll play your sport. It’s nonetheless in growth, however Talaka is an action-roguelike with an unimaginable hand-painted artwork fashion. In the sport, you “battle corrupted creatures from Afro-Brazilian folklore that threaten the balance of the realms”. Yeah, signal me up for all of that. Wishlist granted.

That’s solely three of the 9 video games that we’re proven within the showcase, and actually, I don’t see a single one which I’m not abnormally hyped to play. Acclaim is actually again, and so they got here out swinging.